myEcoMAX.com is the key to learning more about living a sustainable life in the River Region– but let’s cover first things first...

What is EcoMAX®?

EcoMAX is an educational initiative by MAX Credit Union to help educate the River Region about sustainable living solutions.

Sustainable living is not just about lessening our impact on the environment but is also about saving money on energy bills and creating a healthier home and lifestyle.

In 2007, MAX launched its first EcoMAX Expo focused on energy-efficient home products, and eco-friendly building materials. Over the past several years, EcoMAX has evolved to focus on all aspects of sustainable living - from all things energy-efficiency related, to eating healthier by buying local produce. Sustainability is about good stewardship.

What is myEcoMAX.com?

myEcoMAX.com provides our community with information about local programs and ideas to live sustainably. It’s all about discovering something new!

Here’s a look at some of the things you can discover on myEcoMAX.com:

LIVE

Using natural cleaners doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice cleanliness in your home. Household items like vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice and olive oil can create effective safe cleaners that will make your house squeaky clean. Learn more by reading All Natural Cleaning Products.

EAT

Cutting back on sugar intake is a smart move for any diet. There is a wide range of natural, unprocessed options to use as sugar substitutes like turbinado sugar, pure maple syrup, succanat and stevia. Read more onlinein the article Natural Sweeteners.

PLAY

The River Region offers a variety of activities and events to help you live sustainably. Learn about gardening, nutrition, physical fitness, or getting in touch with the great outdoors; you’ve got a lot of options! Discover how to get into nature with a wild cave tour, or plan a canoeing trip on an Alabama river. To learn more about activities offered in the River Region read Healthy Events Near You.

SHOP

Most women and an increasing number of men use quite a few products for their skin and hair. This can lead to a great deal of plastic and paper waste, excess water use and possibly even an unnatural, overdone look. A simple and eco-friendly way to streamline your routine is to start using natural, organic products. Learn what supplies are needed to translate to greater water conservation, less clutter in your bathroom and a fresh look by reading Make Your Routine Organic: Natural Hair and Skin Products.

MOVE

A hybrid vehicle runs on both a gasoline engine and a rechargeable battery as opposed to being solely run on gasoline. The use of the battery reduces the amount of  fuel necessary for travel and decreases emissions during acceleration. The major draw for consumers is fuel efficiency. Spending less at the pump is a prospect few can resist. Read Hybrid Car Facts to learn more.

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